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New accident at a US airport: a plane hits a tug and overturns it, the driver trapped under the vehicle

Un homme gravement blessé après une collision entre un avion et un remorqueur. (Illustration) EPA – SHAWN THEW

Un homme a été blessé ce samedi 1er février à l’aéroport de Chicago (États-Unis) après une collision entre un avion et un remorqueur.

New incident on an American tarmac. This Saturday, an accident occurred at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the United States. A plane hit a tugboat. Result: one person seriously injured, according to the American media CBSNews.

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< h2 class="txt-int">An investigation opened

The police services have given some information on the sequence of events. A plane, a Bombardier CRJ200, allegedly knocked the tug over with a wing. The driver was then reportedly trapped under the vehicle.

The latter was seriously injured in the head and lower body, according to the American press. Although she was taken to the hospital in critical condition, the victim is now in stable condition.

“Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and team members, and we are looking into this incident. We are ensuring that he receives all the support and care needed,” a spokesperson said. -American Airlines spokesperson in a statement.

An investigation has been opened by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.

A deadly week

The United States has had a particularly difficult week, with two deadly accidents: one at the Washington airport where an American Airlines plane collided with a military helicopter, and the crash of a private medical plane in Philadelphia this Friday.

Teilor Stone

By Teilor Stone

Teilor Stone has been a reporter on the news desk since 2013. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining Thesaxon , Teilor Stone worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my teilor@nizhtimes.com 1-800-268-7116